by Yousaf Iqbal | Jun 3, 2021 | Featured, Guest Columns
The experience in my offices in the Toronto area suggests that the housing boom is persuading many Canadians to become real estate agents. Eight of the 32 agents at IQI Canada, or almost one-third, previously worked in other industries. Two trainees are still studying...
by Toni Sing and Jenny Wun | Sep 17, 2020 | Advice for Agents, Featured
Congratulations, you’re now a licensed real estate agent! So what’s next? Vancouver Realtors Toni Sing and Jenny Wun share their top 10 things they wish they knew as soon as they passed the real estate exam. They openly discuss the gaps you need to fill in order to...
by Sue Styles | Aug 11, 2020 | Advice for Agents, Featured
Being a real estate agent is soooo glamorous! Right? Look at Barbara Corcoran on ABC’s Shark Tank. Or Fredrik Eklund in his million-dollar suit heading to his next multi-million dollar listing. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. Believe me. Every month people...
by Toby Welch | Apr 4, 2018 | Advice for Agents, Featured
You are taught a lot in real estate school – how to close a transaction, industry practices and how to value a property, among other things. But sometimes the most valuable real estate lessons are learned outside of school. “One very important lesson I’ve learned...
by Jeffrey Wagman | Mar 20, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
In Toronto we are experiencing an unbelievable market. Mostly everything for sale sells and fast. What a great market to work in. For those who are new to the business, less than three years, you are set! Or so you think. Do you have enough experience under your belt...